| Particles identified by Auto-Particle Recognition (APR) |
RBC WBC WBC clumps Squamous epithelial cells Non-squamous epithelial cells Hyaline casts Unclassified Casts Crystals Yeast Bacteria Sperm Mucus |
| 26 Particle sub-classifications |
Unclassified casts — Granular — Cellular — Waxy — Broad — RBC — WBC — Epithelial cell — Fatty Crystals — Calcium oxalate — Triple phosphate — Calcium phosphate — Uric acid — Calcium carbonate — Leucine — Cystine — Tyrosine — Amorphous Non-squamous Epithelial Cells — Renal epithelial — Transitional epithelial Yeast — Budding yeast — Yeast with pseudohyphae Other — RBC Clumps — Fat — Oval fat bodies — Trichomonas |
| Specimen Processing | Barcode or keyboard entry of ID; 60-specimen walk away capability; 10-tube rack system with continuous feed |
| Specimen Volume | Min. volume: 2.0 mL of un-spun urine Aspiration volume: approx 1.0 mL |
| Measurement Principle | Flow Cell Digital Imaging |
| Particle Classification | Auto-Particle Recognition (APR) using advanced neural network software |
| Sample Throughput | 40 / 70 / 101 samples per hour |
| Workstation | Pentium Processor with flat panel monitor / keyboard / mouse |
| Sample Rack | 10-tube rack |
| Data Storage | Onboard storage of up to 10,000 patient results |
| Interface | Bi-Directional with host query |
| Electrical Power Req. | Microscopy Module: 90-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Monitor: 100-240 VAC |
| Dimensions | Microscopy Module: 22H x 21W x 24D in. (55.9H x 53W x 61D cm) CPU: 13.5H x 5.5W x 15D in. (34.3H x 14W x 38.1D cm) Monitor: 17.52H x 17.52 W x 8D in. (44.5H x 44.5W x 20.3D cm) Printer: 10.1H x 13.8W x 17.7D in. (25.654H x 35.052W x 45D cm) Load / Unload Stations: 9H x 13.5W x 19D in. (22.9H x 34.3W x 48.3D cm) |
| Weight | Microscopy Module: 100 lbs. (46 kg) CPU: 28 lbs. (13 kg) Monitor: 19.1 lbs. (8.7 kg) Load / Unload Stations: 12lbs. (5.5kg) |
| Tests Performed | 13 (10 Urine Chemistries, Specific Gravity, Color and Clarity) |
| Measurement Methods |
Test Strip: Three wavelengths - Iris Chromaticity with variable endpoint Specific Gravity: Refractive index Color / Clarity: In-flow transmission and scattering color sensor with white light illumination |
| Measurement Wavelengths | 472, 520, 630 nm |
| Measurement Principle | Reflectance Photometry LEDs with CMOS Camera |
| Test Strip | iChem Urine Chemistry Strip, 100-test vial; Storage 34° - 86°F (1° - 30°C) |
| Test Strip Capacity | 1 to 300 test strips |
| Sample Throughput | 210 samples per hour |
| Sample Identification | Auto-ID barcode |
| Sample Rack | 10-tube rack |
| Specimen Volume | Min volume: 2.0 mL aspiration volume: approx 1.0 mL |
| Sample Capacity | Up to 210 samples with continuous feed |
| Data Storage | 10,000 results |
| Computer Interface | Ethernet |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 64° - 82°F (18° - 28°C) Humidity: 20 - 80%; non-condensing |
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 22H x 21W x 24D in. (56H x 53.5W x 61D cm) |
| Weight | 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) |